Woodwinds
Why is the flute a woodwind instrument?
Originally, flutes were made of wood
To play higher notes, a brass player must adjust these two things.
faster air and tighter lip vibrations
This percussion instrument keeps the steady beat with a sharp “crack.
Snare
What is Mr. Alford's best secondary instrument?
Tuba
This style of Jazz is often performed at 200+ BPM
Bebop
This woodwind family has instruments in B♭, E♭, and C
Saxophones
To play long notes with good tone, brass players must keep this steady.
AYER
This percussion instrument uses bars made of wood
Xylophone
Name 3 of Mr. Alfords Hobbies
Hiking
Traveling
Performing
This style of Jazz orginated in Brazil?
Bossa Nova
This part of the clarinet is made of cork and connects the mouthpiece to the rest of the instrument.
Barrel
On trombone, if the note is flat, the player should move the slide in this direction.
IN
Sleigh bells are most often used in this type of music
Christmas muisc
I love you more than I love
Coffee
In a swing rhythm, eighth notes are played like this.
Long-Short
Name Double Reed Instruments
English Horn, Oboe, Bassoon
brass instrument is considered the hardest to play in tune because of its long tubing and many overtones
French Horn
Bass Clef and Pedal
Finish the phrase
This is the worst......
LINE THAT I'VE EVER SEEN
Name a standard Rthymn Section
Piano, Bass, Drum Set
On saxophone and clarinet, adding the register key changes the pitch by this interval.
Octave
When two notes use the same fingering, the player changes between them by adjusting this
embouchure/lip tension (partials)
This auxiliary instrument is struck with a metal beater and makes a bright ringing sound.
Triangle
Where did Mr.Alford go to college?
Valdosta State University
Name a standard Jazz Band Horn Instrumentation
Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone